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  • Page 1 E L E C T R O N I C B L A S T I N G S Y S T E M QUICK GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS System Limits ..................................3 Working Procedure ................................4 E*STAR Tester ................................... 4 E*STAR Logger 2 ................................5 Programming Methods ..............................6 Manual .................................. 6 Data from PC ................................ 7 Auto Delay ................................8 Detonator List ................................10 Branching ..................................

  • Page 3: System Limits

    SYSTEM LIMITS Max. 1,600 detonators per 1 Blasting Machine  Max. 3,200 detonators per 2 interconnected Blasting Machines   Max. 1,600 detonators per Logger Max. 99 branches  Max. 100 detonators per branch (80 with Daisy Chaining)   Max.

  • Page 4: Working Procedure

    WORKING PROCEDURE | E*STAR TESTER Measuring current by Tester Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the device.   Detonator leakage is indicated by BUS-BUS on display. The nominal value for detonator leakage is 0.08 or 0.09 mA.  Short press of the ON/OFF button switches the measuring mode between BUS-BUS and BUS-SHELL.
  • Page 5 WORKING PROCEDURE | E*STAR LOGGER 2 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the device.  Enter security code.   Press ENTER. Erase Detonator & EBR memory.  Before choosing a programming method, you have to choose  the way of programming – CONNECT or RFID. CONNECT –...

  • Page 6: E*Star Logger 2

    E*STAR LOGGER 2 | PROGRAMMING METHODS - MANUAL All values are manually typed using the Logger keypad  In the main menu press #1 to PROGRAM, choose between Connect or RFID and select #1 MANUAL. Set the BRANCH number, confirm by ENTER and set the DETONATOR NUMBER. ...

  • Page 7: Data From Pc

    E*STAR LOGGER 2 | PROGRAMMING METHODS - DATA FROM PC This programming method uses blast timing prepared on PC (e.g. E*STAR PROGRAMMER, Paradigm, etc.). In the main menu press #1 PROGRAM, choose between CONNECT or RFID  and select #2 – DATA FROM PC. The screen will display delay time, det # and branch # for the detonator being programmed.

  • Page 8: Auto Delay

    E*STAR LOGGER 2 | PROGRAMMING METHODS - AUTO DELAY This method of programming calculates the delays automatically from the previous delay. It isn’t necessary to have any data prepared in advance from a PC. The delays are set at the beginning of programming in the Logger, changes are possible during the programming.
  • Page 9 Double Priming Double Priming - example 1 = 1 delay delay = 475 ms  2 = 2 delay delay = 500 ms 3 = interval interval = 17 ms      Single Priming Single Priming - example ...

  • Page 10: Detonator List

    E*STAR LOGGER 2 | DETONATOR LIST This function is used to check what values have been programmed. “SHOW ALL” = detonator list with the cursor on the last programmed detonator. You can scroll through  the list to see the programming history “SHOW EACH DETONATOR”...

  • Page 11: Branching

    WORKING PROCEDURE | BRANCHING Once programming is completed, the detonators must be connected to the branch wires (Bus-line) according to the programmed branch numbers. You can connect detonators to the Bus-line or use Daisy Chaining Connection (described below). EXAMPLE: DETONATORS THAT HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED WITH BRANCH NUMBER 1 MUST BE CONNECTED TO BRANCH WIRE NUMBER 1.

  • Page 12: E*Star Pronto Connector

    BRANCHING | E*STAR PRONTO CONNECTOR Can be used for: Connection between branch wire and firing line  Fast extension of the firing line (Bus-line)  Fast extension of the branch wire (Bus-line)  Fast verification / leakage test from any point on firing ...

  • Page 13: Daisy Chaining Connection

    BRANCHING | DAISY CHAINING CONNECTION Daisy Chaining connection is connection of one detonator to another detonator instead of Bus-line. For illustration please see the schematic drawings below. LESS IS MORE! Connection between the branch and firing line can be done in several ways. It mostly depends on the connection method in the specific branch.
  • Page 14 The maximum number of detonators connected to one branch is 100, with Bus-line connection. A lower number of detonators in a branch is always better for energy distribution. If detonators are connected in the Daisy Chaining connection, the interconnection between branch and firing line should be considered.
  • Page 15 BRANCHING | DAISY CHAINING CONNECTION TO ACHIEVE THE BEST ENERGY DISTRIBUTION, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO CONNECT THE FIRING LINE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BRANCHES BY USING THE E*STAR PRONTO CONNECTOR! E*STAR Pronto Connector crest crest  Possible Solution  Austin Powder Recommendation...

  • Page 16: Bus-Line Connection

    BRANCHING | BUS-LINE CONNECTION E*STAR E*STAR Pronto Pronto Connector Connector crest crest  Possible Solution  Austin Powder Recommendation...

  • Page 17: Verification

    BRANCHING | VERIFICATION Verification is the process where the Logger is connected to the branch wire. The Logger communicates with all programmed detonators to identify any unconnected, programmed detonators (MISSING), and detonators that may not have been programmed but are connected to the branch wire (UNEXPECTED). All issues must be resolved before proceeding to firing.

  • Page 18: Branch Leakage Measuring

    BRANCHING | BRANCH LEAKAGE MEASURING Branch leakage is measured automatically during verification as its last step. For separate branch leakage measuring, select “LEAKAGE” in “MAIN menu” and then “BRANCH”. Type in the branch number for which you want to measure the leakage. The measured values will appear on the screen, along with the branch number.

  • Page 19: Leakage Troubleshooting

    LEAKAGE TROUBLESHOOTING What is Leakage? A leakage occurs when current is lost through a leak. The leak is caused by the damage of insulation of the wires. It is an Achilles heel of all electronic blasting systems since they use of low energy to carry signals to the detonators.
  • Page 20 Leakage Tolerance Logger, Logger 2 = max. 18 mA to read and program detonator or to do branch verification. If you have 2 dets, each 12 mA, in the same branch, you will be able to program them but not verify the branch because total branch leakage will be higher than 18 mA.

  • Page 21: Blasting Machine

    BLASTING MACHINE The standard procedure with the Blasting Machine should be: Delete all data from previous blasts (ADMINISTER – MEMORY – ENTER).  Transfer data from Logger to Blasting Machine (DATA TRANSFER – LOGGER RECEIVE).  Connect Logger and Blasting Machine by cable ...
  • Page 22 Proceed to the blast (DETONATORS – BLAST).  Prior to blast, capacitors must be charged by pressing ARM button  After charging, the green colored LED will be illuminated – press & hold ARM + FIRE.  Simultaneously pressing and holding both the ARM and FIRE buttons will start the firing procedure ...

  • Page 23: Logger 2 Troubleshooting - Programming

    LOGGER 2 TROUBLESHOOTING | PROGRAMMING MESSAGE INTERPRETATION SOLUTION This message should start appearing when the battery is be- BATTERY LOW Recharge batteries soon. low approximately 20% of capacity. Two hours of charging will charge Logger to 80% of battery capacity. Return Logger to manufacturer Restart Logger, if problem continues, don’t use Logger.
  • Page 24 MESSAGE INTERPRETATION SOLUTION DETONATOR ALREADY Detonator already exists Disconnect detonator, continue with programming, LOGGED in the Logger memory. or confirm intended change and type in new values. Bridge wire of the fuse head is Restart Logger, then repeat procedure. If problem persists, DETONATOR FAILED SELF broken.

  • Page 25: Logger 2 Troubleshooting - Verification

    LOGGER 2 TROUBLESHOOTING | VERIFICATION MESSAGE INTERPRETATION SOLUTION A low resistance was detected. FAILED LINE TEST Check wire ends (not in water). Check for shorted wires, The detonator may be the wrong CHECK DETONATOR TYPE measure leakage, locate high leakage source, replace type.

  • Page 26: Blasting Machine Troubleshooting - Verification

    BLASTING MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING | VERIFICATION MESSAGE INTERPRETATION SOLUTION Charge Blasting Machine using main / car charger, 2 hours BATTERY LOW Recharge batteries soon. will charge to 80% capacity. Charging should be done prior blasting. Message during Auto Bus Detect (ABD) command when looking AUTO BUS DETECT ERROR Restart Blasting Machine, repeat procedure, report issue.

  • Page 27: Blasting Machine Troubleshooting - Charging Of Capacitors

    BLASTING MACHINE TROUBLESHOOTING | CHARGING OF CAPACITORS MESSAGE INTERPRETATION SOLUTION DISCHARGE ERROR Some detonators did not Wait 30 minutes, restart blasting machine. DETECTED respond to discharge command. Blast box will try to recharge 5 times. A choice to abort CHARGE ERROR, SOME DETS or charge is given.
  • Page 28 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT SOURCES E*STAR manual Troubleshooting Customer Survey...
  • Page 30 Need more information? / Have a problem? Visit www.austinpowder.com/estar or contact your local Austin Powder representative.

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